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Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares jump
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Shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX jumped 11 percent to $150 on their first day of trading Friday after the biggest initial …
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Iran says deal with US closer than ever as Trump lashes out
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Iran's foreign minister insisted on Friday that a deal with the United States to end the war in the Middle East had …
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Contemporary art giant David Hockney dies aged 88
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British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art whose paintings …
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Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
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The Ebola outbreak is spreading into new areas of the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo and is bigger in scale …
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SpaceX lifts off in record Wall Street debut
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Elon Musk's SpaceX began its first day as a public company on Wall Street Friday after the biggest initial public …
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New Zealand great Williamson says 'right time' to retire from international cricket
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New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement …
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British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
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British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art whose paintings …
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Iran insists on nuclear enrichment under any deal with US
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Iran insisted on Friday on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz under any deal …
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Pope urges migrants to integrate during Canary Islands visit
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Pope Leo XIV renewed his support for migrants on Friday in the Canary Islands, saying "all of us are migrants" and urged …
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British art 'giant' David Hockney dies aged 88
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British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings …
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SpaceX IPO set for liftoff in record market debut
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Elon Musk's SpaceX was set to begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday with the biggest initial public offering in …
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David Hockney: contemporary master of brilliant, bold colours
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British artist David Hockney's paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, from carefree 1960s California to the …
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'All of us of are migrants,' pope says in Canary Islands
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Pope Leo XIV told migrants at a reception centre on the Spanish island of Tenerife on Friday that "all of us are …
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Thai princess dies aged 47 after three years in hospital
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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, has died aged 47, the royal palace announced on …
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USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994
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The United States begin their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on a savvy Paraguay side in a high-stakes match in …
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The migration pact: What's in the EU's landmark asylum reform?
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A major reform of European migration rules aimed at hardening border procedures and overhauling the asylum process comes …
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UN experts condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police
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A group of UN experts on Thursday denounced a crackdown on women in Afghanistan's western city of Herat, saying at least …
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Co-hosts Mexico kick off World Cup with dramatic victory
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Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking …
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Yangon's furtive party scene belies junta claims of normality
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In a blaring nightclub in wartime Myanmar, partied-out revellers doze until dawn by the dancefloor, wary of journeying …
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Tehran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal
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Tehran said Friday it had not reached a final decision on a deal to end the Middle East war, despite US President Donald …
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Shakira and protests as World Cup kicks off in Mexico
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Shakira had the spectators out of their seats at the World Cup opening ceremony Thursday, but outside the Estadio Azteca …
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Happy Birthday Mr. President: Trump to turn 80 with cage fight
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It's the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump -- a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White …
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Pope ends Spain visit with migrant meetings
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Pope Leo XIV will meet migrants and hold an open-air mass on the island of Tenerife on Friday to end a visit to Spain …
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Ex-Tottenham owner sells art collection in blockbuster auction
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Works by artists including Picasso, Magritte and Klimt, amassed by the ex-owner of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, head …
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Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame
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Taylor Swift on Thursday became the youngest woman ever inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, another …
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Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent deal
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US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes against Iran on Thursday and said a deal with Tehran to …
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No new clashes after two nights of unrest on N. Ireland streets
Jun 11 2026
Police arrested 16 people during a second night of disorder in Northern Ireland sparked by a brutal Belfast stabbing, …
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Two UK ministers quit in defence spending row piling pressure on PM
Jun 11 2026
Britain's defence and armed forces ministers quit Thursday in a row over military spending, piling pressure on …
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SpaceX to make historic IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire
Jun 11 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday confirmed it will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange Friday in the biggest initial …
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UK defence minister quits with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer
Jun 11 2026
British Defence Secretary John Healey quit on Thursday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance …
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UN experts, MSF condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police
Jun 11 2026
A group of UN experts on Thursday denounced a crackdown on women by the Taliban morality police in the western Afghan …
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SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in control
Jun 11 2026
SpaceX is inviting investors to bet on Elon Musk's vision of AI data centers in space and humans on Mars.
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Drones, lone wolves, rowdy fans: US security officials ready for World Cup
Jun 11 2026
World Cup matches in the United States have been made as safe as they "can possibly be" -– from crowd control to …
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Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
Jun 11 2026
Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making …
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Pope condemns 'indifference' towards migrants on Canaries trip
Jun 11 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday condemned "indifference" towards migrants during a visit to a port in Spain's Canary Islands …
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Iran warns of 'endless quagmire' as Trump orders new strikes
Jun 11 2026
Iran warned Washington on Thursday that it risked wading into an "endless quagmire" of war and soaring energy prices, …
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'Racist thuggery' slammed after second night of N.Ireland unrest
Jun 11 2026
Police arrested 16 people during a second night of disorder in Northern Ireland sparked by a brutal Belfast stabbing, a …
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G7 allies seek to bridge divide with Trump at France summit
Jun 11 2026
Leading European nations and their G7 allies will seek to narrow differences with Donald Trump at a summit from Monday …
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Weather pattern El Nino is here and could reach historic intensity
Jun 11 2026
The phenomenon El Nino has arrived, the US weather agency said Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern synonymous …
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World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup
Jun 11 2026
The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, …
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Trump vows fresh Iran strikes and seizure of oil terminals
Jun 11 2026
US President Donald Trump vowed fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, saying American forces would also soon seize the …
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'Racist thuggery' slammed after second N.Ireland night of disorder
Jun 11 2026
Police arrested 16 people during a second night of disorder in Northern Ireland sparked by a brutal Belfast stabbing, a …
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Scientists warn of record heat, threats to climate monitoring
Jun 11 2026
Planetary heating is intensifying and key climate indicators are deteriorating, top scientists said Thursday, warning …
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Iran warns Mideast truce 'practically meaningless' after US strikes
Jun 11 2026
Iran warned on Thursday that the shaky ceasefire in the three-month Middle East war was now "practically meaningless" …
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'Racist thuggery' condemned after second night of disorder in N.Ireland
Jun 11 2026
Police arrested 16 people during a second night of disorder in Northern Ireland sparked by a brutal Belfast stabbing, a …
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Thailand sentences Chinese Uyghurs to death in 2015 shrine bombing case
Jun 11 2026
Two Chinese Uyghur men were sentenced to death on Thursday for carrying out a 2015 attack on a Bangkok shrine that …
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Knicks stage historic comeback to beat Spurs, one win from NBA title
Jun 11 2026
The New York Knicks staged the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday as they erased a 29-point deficit to …
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Iran's World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war
Jun 11 2026
Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a …
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The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs
Jun 11 2026
With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to …
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In ageing South Korea, AI dolls care for the elderly
Jun 11 2026
In her tiny apartment in South Korea, where she lives alone, 78-year-old Bang Chun-ja spends her days with a childlike …
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Russia's conscripts recount pressure to fight in Ukraine
Jun 11 2026
After Russian police started using facial-recognition cameras to identify men wanted by military authorities, a young …
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US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for quick peace deal fade
Jun 11 2026
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, as US leaders accused …
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SpaceX on cusp of record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire
Jun 11 2026
SpaceX enters the final stretch Thursday before its expected trading on Wall Street as part of the biggest initial …
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US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
Jun 11 2026
The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday night as efforts to end the three-month old …
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FIFA boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row
Jun 11 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed off criticism over World Cup visa issues and sky-high ticket prices on Wednesday …
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Haiti forced to change World Cup kit over war imagery
Jun 11 2026
Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after FIFA …
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Climate change-fuelled storm decimated world's rarest great ape: study
Jun 11 2026
Climate change-fuelled landslides wiped out nearly one in ten of the world's rarest great ape species on Indonesia's …
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Cape Town becomes first African World Marathon Major
Jun 11 2026
Cape Town has been added to the prestigious World Marathon Majors, the elite series said on Wednesday, making it the …
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Macron says trust in France institutions 'at stake' after girl's killing
Jun 11 2026
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he feared for trust in France's institutions after a botched investigation …
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"I love the inflation": Trump comment on latest price jump sparks backlash
Jun 11 2026
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high …
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Pope blesses new tower at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia
Jun 11 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday blessed a giant new tower at Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia Basilica after celebrating mass …
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Northern Irish police use water cannon on second night of protests
Jun 10 2026
Police used water cannon late Wednesday to disperse small crowds who had gathered for a second night in Northern Ireland …
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US renews Iran attacks as Trump vows to hit 'hard'
Jun 10 2026
The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit …
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French pop icon Bruel charged with rape, sexual assault
Jun 10 2026
French pop icon Patrick Bruel was charged with rape and sexual assault on Wednesday, after nearly two dozen women came …
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US renews attacks on Iran, vows to hit 'hard'
Jun 10 2026
The United States on Wednesday renewed attacks against Iran, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit them hard" after …
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Trump vows attacks on Iran for 'playing' US over peace deal
Jun 10 2026
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that he would renew US attacks on Iran, saying Tehran had taken too long to …
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FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
Jun 10 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field …
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Hong Kong files charges over deadliest fire in decades
Jun 10 2026
Hong Kong filed manslaughter charges against several people and companies on Wednesday over the world's deadliest …
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Belfast girds for more violence after stabbing suspect held
Jun 10 2026
Northern Ireland braced Wednesday for a potential second night of violence directed at immigrants, following unrest that …
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Pope arrives at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia to bless new tower
Jun 10 2026
Pope Leo XIV arrived Wednesday at Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia Basilica to bless its giant new tower and celebrate …
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SpaceX's historic IPO by the numbers
Jun 10 2026
The stock market debut of SpaceX -- Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and company -- expected Friday, could be the biggest …
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Norm-breaking SpaceX IPO a source of elation, angst on Wall Street
Jun 10 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX is just days from a historic stock market debut set to break all norms, drawing feverish excitement …
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Pope to bless Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, world's tallest church
Jun 10 2026
Pope Leo XIV will bless the giant new tower of the famed Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona on Wednesday and …
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Trump accuses Iran of taking 'too long' to negotiate peace deal
Jun 10 2026
US President Donald Trump accused Iran on Wednesday of taking too long to negotiate a peace deal and warned it would …
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Threats to US lawmakers spiked after Meta eased moderation: watchdog
Jun 10 2026
From explicit calls for murder to sexual harassment, violent threats targeting US lawmakers on Facebook rocketed after …
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Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan
Jun 10 2026
Pakistan has renewed deadly airstrikes on neighbouring Afghanistan, officials in both countries said Wednesday, in the …
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Belfast stabbing suspect in court after 'terrifying' night of violence
Jun 10 2026
Burnt-out cars and smashed windows littered Belfast streets on Wednesday as a Sudanese man appeared in court over a …
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Iran attacks US bases in Jordan and Bahrain
Jun 10 2026
Iran attacked American bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, warning its Gulf neighbours that they had a …
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Italian astronaut expects home flavors on Artemis III menu
Jun 10 2026
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano is hoping to bring a taste of his homeland to the Artemis III mission he will pilot …
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Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost
Jun 10 2026
Toy charms shaped like a goat and decked out in Lionel Messi's Argentina number 10 shirt pepper a factory tabletop in …
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Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Jun 10 2026
Lionel Messi scored moments after coming off the bench on Tuesday to dispel any injury doubts and help Argentina win …
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Iran, US trade blows as Middle East peace deal draws no nearer
Jun 10 2026
Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United …
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Salt: integral ingredient of sumo stars' art
Jun 10 2026
Paris will be the setting next weekend for one of Japan's oldest martial art forms, sumo wrestling, but an unheralded …
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Messi set to return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Jun 10 2026
Lionel Messi was set to feature Tuesday as reigning champions Argentina played their final warm-up game for a World Cup …
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Mexico doubles down on security before 2026 World Cup
Jun 10 2026
Thousands of armed police patrol alongside tourists in Mexico City, where authorities say security is under control in …
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US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing
Jun 10 2026
US forces carried out strikes against Iran on Wednesday in what President Donald Trump said was retaliation for the …
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Woolly mammoth among trove of ancient DNA found in squirrel poo
Jun 10 2026
A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen …
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
Jun 10 2026
Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and …
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Protesters torch buildings and vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing
Jun 10 2026
Anti-immigration protesters torched buildings and vehicles in Belfast on Tuesday evening and blocked roads, a day after …
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Italian astronaut to pilot Artemis III mission
Jun 10 2026
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano is hoping to bring a taste of his homeland to the Artemis III mission he will pilot …
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World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
Jun 10 2026
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth …
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Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen's Club doubles
Jun 09 2026
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria …
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Trump vows response after Iran shoots down US helicopter
Jun 09 2026
President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to respond after he accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter the …
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Six Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
Jun 09 2026
Six Georgian nationals went on trial in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics …
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Somali government deeply regrets axing of referee from World Cup
Jun 09 2026
The Somali government expressed "deep regret" on Tuesday after award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan was barred from …
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Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny in Madrid on Monday: Vatican
Jun 09 2026
Pope Leo XIV held a surprise meeting with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium during his …
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Outdoor hospitals, shaken communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41
Jun 09 2026
Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching Philippine sun on Tuesday -- including helping a young mother …
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Business, unions unite against Swiss immigration cap push
Jun 09 2026
Swiss business leaders and unions are mobilising ahead of a vote Sunday on capping immigration, which has triggered …
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Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
Jun 09 2026
Seven Georgian nationals will be tried in Paris starting Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary …
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Trump says in 'final throes' of reaching Middle East peace deal
Jun 09 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that negotiators were in the "final throes" of talks for a peace deal in the …
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Outdoor hospitals, cut-off communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41
Jun 09 2026
Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching Philippine sun on Tuesday -- including helping a young mother …
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Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York
Jun 09 2026
US President Donald Trump was booed during the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance …
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